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May 17, 2025
50th anniversary of the Canadian flag
To replace the Union Flag, the Flag of Canada was adopted in 1965 by the Liberal government of Lester B. Pearson. Elizabeth II proclaimed the new flag on January 28, 1965. The design by George Stanley and John Matheson, based on the flag of the Royal Military College, was selected and the graphic design was done by Jacques Saint-Cyr.
May 16, 2025
Banks tokens of Canada
In 1850, the parliament of the Province of Canada passes acts 13 and 14 to amend the Currency Act, allowing authorized banks to produce legal tender tokens. Between 1850 and 1857 several banks issued a series of penny and halfpenny copper tokens.
May 14, 2025
Dominion of Canada 1900 to 1911 banknotes price guide and values
The value of a Dominion of Canada banknote depends on several factors such as rarity, wear, mintage, supply and demand, etc. This section will help you to find the value of your Dominion of Canada banknotes.
May 13, 2025
1 dollar 1965 to 1989 - Price guide and values
The price to produce a 100% nickel dollar coin became too high in the 80's. The Mint decided to replace the coin completely including composition, size and design. With the introduction of the $ 1 coin in 1987, the issuing of $ 1 notes ended in 1989.
May 13, 2025
Bank of Canada values and prices of 2004 to 2011 banknotes
Research for a new note series was under way by 1997. As high-resolution colour copiers, inkjet printers, and computer scanners became more affordable, the potential for counterfeiting intensified. With the goal of having a new design ready by 2000, a process that usually takes six years was collapsed into three.
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